Lawyers Standing Up for Fathers Seeking Custody and Visitation
While most family courts in Pennsylvania favor granting shared child custody in divorce, there is often a strong presumption that the mother will have primary physical custody and that the father will pay the bills.
Whether this prejudice against fathers having primary child custody is legal or societal, it clearly exists in many courts. At the State College law firm of Masorti & Sullivan, our attorneys help fathers in central Pennsylvania communities like Bellefonte, Altoona, Bedford, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Lock Haven, Clearfield, Williamsport, Harrisburg, Johnstown, Ebensburg and Bloomsburg stand up for their rights to obtain the child custody arrangement that they want and that is in the best interests of their children. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Modification of an Existing Child Custody Order
If you feel that your existing child custody order is unfair or unworkable, we can help you file a motion to modify it. Modification may be particularly appropriate if you have serious questions about the safety and well-being of your children because the mother has a history of physical or emotional abuse, neglect, drug or alcohol abuse or is associating with people who may place your child at risk. Modification of child custody and visitation will definitely be required in cases of parental relocation.
We can act aggressively in these situations. One of the first steps may be to call in a respected psychologist who can interview those involved and provide a professional assessment that can form the basis of a petition for modification. We will work diligently to investigate your situation and gather the necessary supporting documents that can allow us to argue successfully for a more liberal visitation schedule or even for full custody.
To get the honest answers and sound legal advice you need regarding any child custody concern, please contact the State College offices of Masorti & Sullivan today. Your initial consultation will be free.
